DTM: 2012 drivers and cars presented in Wiesbaden (+photos)

In spite of the rain, 72 000 fans Sunday attended the 2012 DTM presentation in Wiesbaden, the capital of the German province of Hessen.

Bruno Spengler. (Photo: DTM)

The official unveiling of the Audi A5 DTM, the BMW M3 DTM and the DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé and the presentation of the drivers were followed by a show programme for the entire family.

Audi A5. (Photo: DTM)

Next to interviews with the DTM stars, the spectators got a close view of pit stop competitions and demonstration laps with the DTM cars from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz as well as the race cars from the partner categories Formula 3 Euro Series, Porsche Carrera Cup and Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup.

Drivers of the 2012 DTM championship. (Photo: DTM)

Next weekend (April 27 to 29), action will start for the 22 DTM drivers with the presentation of the first of ten DTM rounds at the Hockenheimring.